With some days left for the historic New Zealand series, Pakistan has named an uncapped middle-order batter Kamran Ghulam and fast bowler Hasan Ali in the 16-player squad for the Two-Test series against New Zealand.

The series will begin on December 26 at Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Arena.

Kamran has changed Azhar Ali, who proclaimed his retirement last week, while Hasan Ali has taken over from Mohammad Ali, who, like Faheem Ashraf, has been advised to participate in the ongoing Pakistan Cup in Karachi.

Haris Rauf has not been included in the squad as he is improving from an injury he sustained while fielding in the Rawalpindi Test. However, fast bowler Naseem, who missed the Multan and Karachi Tests due to a shoulder niggle, has been being declared fit and as such, retained in the squad.